youth events

Youth Events

Rising New York Road Runners youth events are 100% free and are organized into three stages based on the physical activity level of the participant. This structure places boys and girls into events most appropriate for their skill level.

These youth events are a combination of fitness activities and structured running. Our goal is to give boys and girls the most fun and best experience, so they want to continue to be active for the rest of their lives.

Here’s a quick breakdown of how the events are structured:

Level

Ages

Event Types

Register If...

Stage 1

2 to 10

Non-competitive
Untimed shorter distances
Fitness activities

Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active.

Stage 2

8 to 18

Non-competitive
Untimed medium distances
Fitness activities

Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active.

Stage 3

12 to 18

Competitive
Timed longer distances
Fitness activities

Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting.

New York Road Runners serves nearly 600,000 runners of all ages and abilities annually through hundreds of races, community open runs, walks, training sessions, and other running-related programming, with 267,000 youth participating in free fitness programs and events nationally, including 134,000 in New York City’s five boroughs.